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IUCEE EWB — MCE Student Chapter Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan

Aavishkar
Manthan 2K26

A national-level innovation and awareness event — where ideas are pitched, arguments are won, distances are walked, and the year closes around a bonfire. Four events, one chain of competitions, one prize pool.

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Prize Pool
₹20,000
Core Events
04 Formats
Format
2-Day Chain
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01 — The events

Four formats. One chain of competitions.

Pitch a problem, argue a point, walk for a cause, and close the day around the fire. Each event stands on its own — together, they are Aavishkar Manthan.

01 / IDEATHON
TechnicalTeam

A two-round innovation sprint — pitch your problem statement, then return to unveil the solution. Built for entrepreneurial, technical thinking under pressure.

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02 / ELOCUTION
Non-TechnicalTeam

A non-technical showdown of thought and expression — five sub-rounds of wit and recall, building to one final, high-stakes debate.

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03 / WALKATHON
AwarenessOpen to All

A morning march from MCE Hassan to the Hemavathi statue, in partnership with NSS — spreading one message: save the green planet.

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04 / BONFIRE
CulturalDay 2 Night

The grand finale at the Heragu Amphitheatre — music, culture and community, closing two days of competition around one fire.

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02 — What’s at stake
₹20,000
Total Prize Pool

One pool, awarded across the competitive events of Aavishkar Manthan 2K26 — recognising the sharpest ideas and the strongest arguments on the floor.

03 — Mark the date

Event Countdown

Day 01 — September 30, 2026 · Day 02 — October 1, 2026
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04 — Backed by

Our Sponsors

Aavishkar Manthan 2K26 is made possible with support from the following partners.

05 — Run of show

The 2‑day timeline.

From registration to the last spark of the bonfire — here's how both days unfold.

9:30 AM

Inauguration Ceremony

Formal opening of Aavishkar Manthan 2K26. Venue: Alumni Hall

10:45 AM

Phase 1 — Ideathon & Elocution

Round one of both flagship competitions kicks off in parallel. Ideathon: Civil Seminar Hall · Elocution: Alumni Hall

1:15 PM

Lunch

Break for participants, mentors and judges. Venue: Near College Auditorium

2:30 PM

Phase 2 — Ideathon & Elocution

Competitions resume through the afternoon. Venue: Allotted Venues

4:00 PM

Snacks / Tea Break

Short refreshment break for all participants and judges.

4:15 PM

Continuation — Ideathon & Elocution

Competitions continue into their closing rounds. Venue: Allotted Venues

6:00 AM

Walkathon — Anti-Drug & HIV Awareness

Morning march from MCE Hassan to the Hemavathi Statue in partnership with NSS.

9:30 AM

Break / Refreshments

Rest and refreshments after the Walkathon.

11:00 AM

Final Phase — Ideathon & Elocution

Final rounds of both flagship competitions. Ideathon solution pitches and the Elocution debate finale. Venue: Allotted Venues

1:30 PM

Lunch

Midday break for all participants. Venue: Near College Auditorium

2:30 PM

Break / Preparation for Facilitation

Preparation time ahead of the award ceremony.

3:30 PM

Facilitation & Award Ceremony

Results, felicitation and prize distribution for all competitive events.

5:00 PM

Photo Session & Snacks

Group photographs and refreshments for all participants.

5:30 PM

Bonfire & Cultural Evening

Grand finale at the College Amphitheatre — music, culture and community around the fire.

06 — Join the chain

Ready to Be Part of
Aavishkar Manthan?

Pitch, argue, walk, or just show up for the fire — registration takes a couple of minutes and secures your place across every event.

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Pitch it. Build it. Defend it.

A two-round innovation sprint that turns a raw problem statement into a working solution — judged, live, on the floor.

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Ignite innovation and entrepreneurial zeal.

Ideathon is Aavishkar Manthan's flagship technical event — a platform for participants to showcase groundbreaking ideas and sharpen them into real solutions.

The event is designed to spark a whirlwind of creativity, offering a dynamic stage for teams to unveil concepts with genuine potential to move their field forward. It's judged by industry practitioners and academics who push participants to defend both the problem and the solution.

How it works

Two rounds, one arc.

  1. R1Problem Pitch — teams identify and pitch a real problem statement worth solving.
  2. R2Solution Reveal — shortlisted teams return to unveil their ingenious, workable solution.
Who it's for

Builders, thinkers, and first-time founders.

Open to student teams from any institution with an idea worth defending in front of a room — no prior startup experience required, just a problem you actually care about solving.

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Where words do the winning.

A captivating non-technical event, giving participants a stage to eloquently express thought, perspective and personality.

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Communication skill, tested from every angle.

Elocution is Aavishkar Manthan's non-technical flagship — a riveting platform for participants to think fast, speak sharper, and hold a room.

Round one runs through five distinct sub-rounds, each testing a different facet of communication and creativity, before narrowing to a single, high-stakes final: The Debate — where minds clash and ideas soar.

Who it's for

Anyone with something worth saying.

Open to student teams from any institution — no technical background needed, just sharp thinking and the nerve to speak up.

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Every step, for the green planet.

A morning march in partnership with NSS MCE — turning footsteps into a message about sustainability.

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A walk with a purpose.

The Walkathon is Aavishkar Manthan's morning awareness event — organised in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) of MCE Hassan.

The route runs from MCE Hassan to the Hemavathi statue, followed by a street play performed by the MCE cultural team, highlighting the importance of saving the green planet. In its previous edition, nearly 2,000 participants joined the walk.

Purpose

Awareness, in motion.

Beyond the walk itself, the event is built to spark conversation — using a street performance to carry a sustainability message to everyone along the route, on and off campus.

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Where two days come together.

The grand finale of Aavishkar Manthan — music, culture and community around the fire at the Heragu Amphitheatre.

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The vibrant, grand finale.

Held in collaboration with the MCE cultural team, Bonfire serves as the closing chapter of Aavishkar Manthan — set against the backdrop of the Heragu Amphitheatre.

As the flames rise and the night deepens, the outdoor evening brings participants together for music, laughter, and unforgettable moments — a fitting close to two days of competition and community.

Experience

Culture, community, and the campfire.

Expect live performances, cultural acts and an open, informal atmosphere — the one part of Aavishkar Manthan built purely for celebration.